DB Cargo UK Limited

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DB Cargo UK Limited Oxford, Oxfordshire
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Facilities Engineer (Multi-Skilled) Location : This role will support our South region and with the successful candidate ideally being based in the Oxford or Bristol area Salary: We are offering a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience based on a 35 hours per week contract Job Type: Full Time, Permanent - Monday to Friday. Typical hours are 9:00-16:30 with flexibility to adjust your day as required. You'll be provided with a company van, fuel card and tablet as part of the equipment required for the role. The role: DB Cargo is recruiting a Facilities Engineer (internally known as a Facilities Operative) to support the management of our property portfolio and ensure the delivery of high-quality facilities management services. In this role, you'll oversee day-to-day facilities operations across our regional sites, helping us provide a safe, efficient, and well-maintained workplace. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be hands-on in the operation, maintenance, and compliance of our facilities. Your work will directly contribute to creating a best-in-class environment for colleagues, customers, and visitors. What will you be doing? Carrying out planned preventative (PPM) and reactive maintenance across building systems, including mechanical, electrical, and fabric. Supporting the delivery of Total Facilities Management across operational and tenanted properties. Working alongside external contractors and in-house teams to complete tasks to agreed standards and deadlines. Assisting with small-scale project delivery, including refurbishments and estate improvements. Monitoring and maintaining accurate maintenance records, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies. Identifying and escalating maintenance risks, hazards, and repair needs to the Facilities Manager. Providing support for compliance inspections, audits, and reporting activities. Ensuring all work is carried out safely, in line with health and safety procedures and company policies. Participating in emergency response and out-of-hours support (where required). Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and cost efficiency within the FM team. What are we looking for? Background in facilities, building services, or a similar engineering role. Trade qualification in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or fabric. Solid understanding of building systems and facilities management practices. Confident using CAFM systems and following planned schedules. Strong focus on detail, with a safety-first approach. Clear communicator and effective team player. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the region. IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety certification is advantageous, as is experience with KPIs, SLAs, and contractor management. What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo, we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: 31 days paid holiday each year in addition to 2 public holidays (The public holidays are Christmas Day and New Year's Day) Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites Health Cash Plan Available Cycle to work Scheme Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB Learning world Annual pay reviews We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: Facilities Assistant, Facilities Technician, Facilities Services Operative (FSO), Facilities Coordinator, Building Service Worker / Attendant, Maintenance Assistant / Worker, General Maintenance Technician, may also be considered for this role.
DB Cargo UK Limited Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Mechanical Fitter - Wagons (Rail) Location : Stoke-on-Trent Salary: We are offering a salary of £28,842 based on a 36 hour per week contract. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent. The role: At DB Cargo UK, we're currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Wagons team at our Stoke depot. This is a hands-on mechanical role working on the maintenance, repair and overhaul of freight wagons, ensuring they remain safe and operational for use across the rail network. The Wagons team work on a wide variety of rolling stock, meaning no two days are the same, with tasks ranging from routine inspections to mechanical repairs and component replacements. What will you be doing? Carry out maintenance, overhaul and refurbishment work on freight wagons. Perform fault finding and rectification work.Carry out damage repairs, modifications and work arising from inspections. Work underneath wagons and bogies to carry out inspections and repairs.Connect wagons to wheelsets through the bogie assembly using mechanical pins. Carry out brake testing, grinding and fabrication work where required. Complete all relevant documentation and work orders for maintenance activities. Communicate progress and any stoppages to the Field Maintenance Coordinator. Ensure correct stock levels and storage of parts. Working Environment: This is a busy maintenance environment, where work often takes place underneath wagons and around heavy mechanical equipment. The role can be physically demanding, requiring the use of hand tools and mechanical equipment, and occasionally working in tighter spaces beneath rolling stock. Shift Pattern: The role begins with a training period of approximately 12 weeks, depending on individual progress. This role operates on a day shift pattern: Monday - Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 What are we looking for? We're looking for candidates with a strong mechanical mindset and practical hands-on experience.Ideal candidates may have experience in: Mechanical maintenance Assembly environments Using hand tools and air tools Fabrication or grinding Brake testing or mechanical repair work Rail experience is not essential, but candidates must be comfortable working in a safety critical mechanical workshop environment. Most importantly, we are looking for people who are: Reliable and dependable Willing to learn Safety conscious Looking for long-term, secure employment What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. 225 hours annual leave per year plus Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites Health Cash Plan Available Cycle to work Scheme Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB Learning world Annual pay reviews We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: Maintenance Fitter, Engineering Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Engineering Technician (Mechanical), may also be considered for this role.
DB Cargo UK Limited
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Mobile Rail Operative - West London Location : West London Salary: DB Cargo UK offers a salary starting at 30,412 rising to 31,825 once competency is achieved. This is based on a 35 hours per week contract. Once you have completed training, you will move on to a shift/rota and will receive shift allowance of 3,936 in addition to your salary. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent. Here at DB Cargo UK we are recruiting a Mobile Operative in the West London area to join our operational groundstaff team. As a Mobile Operative at DB Cargo UK you will be on the go each day, out in all weathers preparing our trains, so they are safe to go out on the mainline fulfilling customer orders. If you are looking to start your career off in the rail industry or fancy a career change this could be the role for you! DB Cargo UK offer a 5 week in depth training course into the role to ensure you are ready to take on the role confidently and help us in our journey to shift freight from road to rail. DB Cargo UK offers a salary starting at 30,412.00 rising to 31,825.00 once competency is achieved. This is based on a 35 hours per week contract. Once you have completed training, you will move on to a shift/rota and will receive shift allowance of 3,936.00 in addition to your salary. What you will be doing? As a Mobile Operative you will be involved and responsible for train preparations - ensuring that all locomotives and wagons are fit to go out on the mainline, carrying out essential safety checks. Be involved in dispatching trains in a safe and efficient manner, liaising with our Drivers and Operations Supervisors. You will also directly contribute to our service delivery and have the opportunity to influence the service we offer to out customers. The role will cover a varied number of customer sites, DB Cargo UK sites along with infrastructure worksites as required. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you would like more information about the role and our recruitment process. We will send out our Groundstaff Candidate Pack to you. What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and committed to learning. Extremely safety focused who can take directions from managers and adhere to our rules and regulations. Have a flexible approach to shift working, with experience in teamwork and lone working. Attention to detail, problem solving and communication are also key skills we will be looking for in the successful candidate. Previous rail experience is advantageous however not essential. Requirements for the role: Candidates must hold a valid manual driving license, Live within a 1-hour commute of the central hub location for the area, GCSE Maths & English - Grade C / 4 or above, Be committed to learning in a classroom-based environment through training. What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo, we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: Full training into the role with a 5-week training course 31 days annual leave in addition to 2 public holidays Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites Health Cash Plan Available Cycle to work Scheme Charge and Go Scheme Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB Learning world We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: Rail Operative, Track Operative, Rail Maintenance Operative, Mobile Track Operative, Rail Technician, Track Technician, Railway Maintenance Technician, Rail Infrastructure Operative, Permanent Way Operative (P-Way Operative), Rail Engineering Operative, On-Track Operative, Possession Support Operative, Rail Labourer, Multi-Skilled Rail Operative, and Rail Site Operative, may also be considered for this role.
DB Cargo UK Limited Doncaster, Yorkshire
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Bid Manager Location : Doncaster Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Introduction: At DB Cargo UK, we don't just move goods - we keep the UK moving and drive the future of sustainable logistics. As a Bid Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping that future. You'll lead the development of high-quality tender submissions that win new business, strengthen customer partnerships, and support the shift to cleaner, greener transport across the UK. You'll be at the heart of our growth strategy, bringing together expertise from across the organisation to create compelling, customer-focused solutions that showcase the strengths of rail, the innovation within DB Cargo UK and the value we deliver every day. What will you be doing? You'll take ownership of the end-to-end bid process, ensuring every submission is well structured, compliant, and positioned to win. You will lead bids across a range of markets including intermodal, automotive, steel, aggregates, energy and specialist flows, translating complex technical and operational detail into clear, engaging proposals. Managing the full bid lifecycle, you'll ensure submissions are delivered on time and to a high standard, while also enhancing the overall quality and presentation of our proposals. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll run value proposition and win strategy sessions, encouraging collaboration and innovative thinking to strengthen our approach. You'll also lead capture activity ahead of tenders - shaping solutions, analysing competitors, testing pricing strategies, and positioning DB Cargo UK for success. Alongside this, you'll track milestones, manage actions and clarifications, and facilitate cross-functional reviews to keep bids progressing smoothly. You'll use our CRM system to manage opportunities and support contractual processes, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of our bid tools, processes and ways of working. What are we looking for? We're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, and motivated by delivering high-quality work that wins business and moves the industry forward. With opportunities to develop, grow and make a real impact, this is your chance to help shape the future of rail freight and support a more sustainable UK supply chain. You'll have experience leading bids in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive content that resonates with customers. You're confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, and comfortable presenting ideas and guiding discussions. Highly organised, you'll be able to manage multiple bids, timelines and priorities without losing focus, maintaining a calm and proactive approach under pressure. You'll also have strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills, with a keen eye for detail and presentation. Experience within rail, transport, logistics or a similar operational environment would be beneficial, though not essential - we value curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn. Formal bid training such as APMP or Shipley would be an advantage. What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: We're offering a salary between £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience based on a 37 hour working week. Bonus Scheme - non contractual dependent on business and personal performance up to 20% 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working between our locations and your home, this is mutually agreeable between the business and employee. Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites Health Cash Plan Available Cycle to work Scheme Charge and Go Scheme Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB Learning world Annual pay reviews We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: Proposal Manager, Tender Manager, Bid & Proposal Manager, Capture Manager, Commercial Manager, Estimating Manager, Contracts Manager, Procurement Manager, Business Development Manager, Head of Bids, may also be considered for this role.